, 88, of Bradford, died Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in White River Junction, after a brief illness. Son of Frank and Rose (Bombard), Shepard was born on Oct. 5, 1920, in Lebanon, N.H. He attended schools in Corinth and West Groton, and Orford, N.H. Mr. Shepard enlisted the US Army on Dec. 8, 1941, the day after the attack of Pearl Harbor that started World War II. He was a heavy equipment mechanic while serving his country in Naples, Southern France and Central Europe. After discharged in 1945 he returned to Piermont, N.H., and started his own farm. On Aug. 14, 1948, he married Theresa M. Cassady of Groton. After his marriage, they moved to Bradford where they have resided since. Mr. Shepard worked for the Farmers Exchange, Blake Chevrolet Company, Rouse Transportation Company and Gleason Transportation as a heavy equipment/diesel mechanic. He retired in 1985. He is survived by his wife Theresa of Bradford; four children, Henrietta Powers of Bradford, Annette Barry and her husband Richard of Acton, Mass., Jack Shepard and Janet of Wells River, and Meroa Benjamin and her husband David of Bradford; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Don of West Topsham, and Bernard of Arrowsmith, Ili.; and a sister Chloe Welch of Websterville. Mr. Shepard was predeceased by a sister Alberta Welch Thornton; brothers Richard, Matthew, Newton, Raymond, and Robert; and also by his first grandson, Michael Powers. During his life as a husband and father, he spent many hours at home with his family. They enjoyed traveling and visiting all 50 states, and the 13 Canadian providences. He was a member and past Commander of the Bradford American Legion Post #13. His military experience was something that he never shared, but was extremely proud of serving his country. He was especially proud to participate in the dedication of the World War II Memorial in Orford, N.H., where he and brother Don are listed. Another was attending the dedication ceremony of the National World War II Memorial in Washington, DC. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2008, at 2 p.m., in the Bradford United Church of Christ in Bradford. Visiting hours will be held on Saturday, from 4 to 6 p.m., at Hale Funeral Home in Bradford. Interment will be in the spring in the Vermont Veterans memorial Cemetery in Randolph. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations may made to Ken Vittum Animal Fund, c/o Stonecliff Animal Clinic, 176 Waits River Road, Bradford, VT or a charity of ones choice.

, of St. Johnsbury, passed away at her residence on Eastern Avenue. unexpectedly Tuesday morning, Dec. 16, 2008, at the age of 56. She was born in Newport on Dec. 9, 1952, one of nine children born to the late Joseph and Shirley (Shepard) Daniels. She was also predeceased by sister Ena; two brothers Michael and Howard Daniels; and a grandchild Angel Christian Salter (2003). Barbara had worked at Palmer Brothers for 11 years. She loved to bowl at Gold Crown Lanes and loved NASCAR racing. She is survived by her three children, Suzanne McCullock of Midlothian, Va., Matthew McCullock of Barre, Ricky McCullock of Zephyrhills, Fla.; one grandson Gavin Williams; three sisters Mary, Carol, Sharon; two brothers William and John; nieces and nephews; her former mother-in-law Joyce McCullock and well as other in-law relations. Funeral services will be held in St. Johnsbury this Saturday, Dec. 20, at 2 p.m., at the North Congregational Church on Main Street. The Rev. Jay Sprout will officiate. Burial will be at a later date at St. Mary's Cemetery in Newport. Visiting hours will be held at the Sayles Funeral Home Saturday morning from 10 a.m. to noon.

, 73, Troy, died on Dec. 17, 2008, in Boston, Mass. He was born on July 2, 1935, in Troy, a son of Albert and Imelda (Robillard) Beaudry. On Jan. 2, 1960, he married Patricia Horn who survives him. Robert was a truck driver for Pike Industry for 20 years. He also worked with his father and his brother Gerard in the building industry, and also drove truck for Starr's transport. Mr. Beaudry enjoyed tinkering on heavy farm equipment, family gatherings and he liked to invent many mechanical methods. When he was able to he liked hunting, motorcycling, fishing, and Sunday morning breakfast with his family. He is survived by his wife Patricia Beaudry of Troy; his two children Lawrence Beaudry and his wife Lynne of Bokeelia, Fla., and Lori Beaudry Lawyer and her husband Michael of N. Troy; his grandchildren, Jennifer, Nedah, Nabil, and Kristin; great-grandchildren, Dalaney, Camron, Jasmine, and Myles; sister-in-law Roseanne Beaudry of Jay; sisters Jeannine Kennison of Newport, Roseanne Brouillard of Westfield, Mass., and Lorraine Starr and her husband Durward of N. Troy; brother-in-law Lawrence Lantagne of Newport; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by Gerard Beaudry, Florence Lantagne, and brother-in-laws Lawrence Kennison and Lionel Robillard. Funeral services will be held on Monday, Dec. 22, 2008, at 11 a.m., at St. Vincent De Paul in North Troy with Rev. Henry Mlinganisa celebrating a mass of chrsitian burial. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 21, 2008, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport. Spring interment will be held at the Notre Dame Cemetery in North Troy. Should friends desire contributions in his memory may be made to the Frontier Animal Society of VT, 502 Strawberry Acres Road, Newport, VT 05855.

, 54, of Sheffield, passed away peacefully at his home Thursday evening, Dec. 18, 2008, with loving family and friends by his side. Born Oct. 9, 1954, he was the son of Donald and Hazel (Amadon) Goodwin and graduated from Lyndon Institute in 1972. David worked for Northeast Tool and moved with the company when they moved to North Carolina in 1993. There he met Andrea and brought the southern belle back with him in 1995. He continued to work at Tap and Die. He loved to hunt and fish, play golf, and in the winter, snow-machine and ice-fish. Spending time with his family, grandchildren, close friends, and special cousin Chris was as good as it got. All he wanted out of life was for people to be happy. He is survived by his wife Andrea; four sons, David of Lyndonville, Dana of Sheffield, Daniel of Oklahoma, and Ethan of East Haven; his six grandchildren who called him Grampa Pop, Gabrielle and David III, Kaitlyn and Cadence, Beydon and Caleb, and one grandson on the way; two brothers, Russell and wife Faith of Baltimore, Edward and wife Pauline of West Burke; two sisters Sandra Goodwin and Gordon Stone of Sutton, Sharon Emery of Sutton; Andrea's three children, Jennifer Jewett and husband Randy of Durham, N.C., Jeffery Swink of Blacksburg, S.C., Joshua Swink stationed in Afghanistan; one uncle Neil Goodwin of Troy, N.H.; nieces and nephews; and Andrea's extended family. Services will be held in Lyndonville on Tuesday, Dec. 23, at 11 a.m., at the First Congregational Church of Lyndonville. Immediately following, family and friends will gather at the Breslin Center. Interim pastor, the Rev. Jennifer Geary, will preside. David will be buried in May at the Sutton Village Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held at the Guibord Funeral Home Monday from 6 to 8 p.m., where the casket will be closed. Memorial contributions could be directed to Norris Cotton Cancer Center, Rubin Level 8,1 Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 03750.

, formerly of Hardwick and Jefferson and Lancaster, N.H., died Thursday, Dec. 18, at her winter home in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Born in Roxton Pond, PQ, Canada, Irene Choquette Pelletier and family came to the United States to live and settled first in Hardwick where she and her 13 brothers and sisters grew up. Later, Irene Choquette Pelletier married Andrew Pelletier and lived most of her adult life in Jefferson and Lancaster, N.H., where their children were raised. Known to many, Irene was a seamstress and a gardener. She ran a vegetable stand and was a farmer for years as well as a 4-H Club leader, a choir member and a Daughters of Isabella member, as well as a Communicant at the All Saints Catholic Church in Lancaster, N.H., and at the Saint Agnes Catholic Church in Jefferson, N.H. She was ever kind to all who knew her. She is now in Heaven where she suffers no more. Having died of cancer at her winter home in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., she is now at peace with her God. Irene Choquette Pelletier was predeceased by her spouse Andrew and her oldest son Lionel Ernest. She is survived by her daughter Doris Pelletier Derr and her spouse Jim of Saint Thomas, USVI & Aiken, S.C.; daughter-in-law Elena Pelletier of El Paso, Texas, (Lionel's widow); her other sons, Norman and his spouse Elisabeth of Bethlehem, N.H., and Henri Pelletier of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; her grandchildren, (Lionel's children), Stephen Michael Sr. and his spouse Nancy, of Gilman; her great-grandchildren Crystal, Daniel and Stephen Michael Pelletier, Jr.; and also by her great-great-grandson Keaton Allen of Pennsylvania. Lionel's other children include: Yvette Pelletier Gonzalez and spouse Robert, and Ernest and Andrew Pelletier. She is also survived by her son Norman Pelletier's children, Nicole Pelletier Larsen and spouse Ron, Casey Pelletier and fiancee Andrew; nephew Michael Choquetter, whom she raised; Julian Fournier, whom she also helped raise; Julian's children, Phillip, Jeannette, Elizabeth and Edward Fournier; close friends Georgette Guillette Hooper, John Mone and Doreen Mone Palucci; and by her many other dear friends. In the Choquette family, she was predeceased by her good dad Ernest; mom Delphine; brothers Lionel, at age 12, Roger, Conrad, Marcel and Gerard; sisters Gertrude, and Yvette. Irene is survived by her sisters Lucille, Theresa and Clairette; her brothers Maurice, John Paul and Roland; and literally by hundreds of nephews and nieces in both the Choquette and Pelletier families. The funeral mass will be said at the All Saints Catholic Church in Lancaster, N.H., at 11 a.m., on Saturday, Dec. 27. Interment will follow in the spring when the weather permits burial.

, 77, died peacefully on Dec. 17, 2008, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital after a long illness. Joan was born at her grandparent's farm in Concord, Vt., on Sept. 2, 1931. She was the daughter of William and Nila (Morton) Virtue. Joan graduated from Littleton High School in 1948 and married Howard D. Shawney in Bethlehem, N.H., in May 1950. Joan enjoyed growing up on her grandparent's farm among her many aunts and uncles. She had a great love of nature and enjoyed outdoor activities with her family and friends. After over 30 years of service with AT&T, Joan and her husband retired to Danville, Vt., where she enjoyed watching the beautiful mountain views and wildlife. Joan was predeceased by her husband Howard in 1988. She is survived by her daughter Gail Denio, of Laconia N.H.; her son Steven Shawney and his wife Lisa of Northwood N.H.; four grandchildren Mark and Adam Denio and Kristen and Kaitlyn Shawney; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. A graveside memorial service will be held in the spring in Littleton, N.H. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions can be made to the Danville Rescue Squad, 379 Brainerd Street, Danville VT 05828.

of St. Johnsbury passed away at home Dec. 20, 2008, at the age of 57. David had had a hard time breathing in recent winter months and died of an asthmatic episode. He was born in St. Johnsbury on Nov. 8, 1951, the son of Allen and Catherine (Stephen) Lyster; they both passed away in March of 2004. David learned how to grow vegetables and flowers from his grandfather Morton and father Allen at Fairground Gardens located near the old dump, just south of St. Johnsbury. His green thumb was evidenced by the beautiful gardens he kept, both at his land in Waterford and at his Portland Street home; there during the summer, he maintained his signature colorful splash of flowers grown by the fence. David sold vegetables out of his truck stand in various places throughout the St. Johnsbury/Lyndonville area and even down in North Woodstock, N.H. It was nothing for David to drive up near Montreal the night before to buy wholesale fruits and vegetables to supplement his stand. David was also a painter by trade and did yard work and odd jobs mostly for older people in the area. Many of those who knew him would attest they never saw a man work as hard as David Lyster. After a satisfying hard day's work, David would understate that he only put in half a day's work (12 hours!). He is survived by his sister Mattie Barrett and her husband Ronald of Lyndonville; Mattie's children Matthew, Andrew, Catherine, and Kimberly; several cousins. He has several friends who, as young lads, learned the value of a good day's work toiling in the gardens and doing odd jobs with David. David Lyster was a unique individual whose life should be celebrated. Funeral services will be held this Saturday, Dec. 27, at 10 a.m. at the North Congregational Church, a place he worked on just this past summer. The Rev. Jay Sprout will officiate. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home Friday evening from 6 - 8 p.m. He will be buried with his parents at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Memorial contributions could be directed to Umbrella, 1222 Main St. Suite #301, St. Johnsbury VT 05819.

, 52, of Burnside Street, Lancaster, N.H., died at her home on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2008, after a courageous battle with cancer. Mrs. Gross was born in Berlin on Jan. 20, 1956, the daughter of Raymond Chandler and Dawn (Bailey) Willey. Rae Jean was raised in Gorham and was a 1974 graduate of Gorham High School. In 1975 she enlisted in the U.S Air Force, where she met her husband Boe. They were stationed for a time in Japan then returned to Gorham and have been residents of Lancaster since 1989. She was employed at Weeks Medical Center, where she worked as a Phlebotomist. She was an avid fan of the Celtics and the Red Sox. She loved the ocean and collecting watches and t-shirts. Family members include her husband Alvin "Boe" Gross of Lancaster; two daughters Jennifer Rae Frazee of Nantucket, Mass., and Courtney Gross of Manchester; a grandson Kyle; her father Raymond Chandler of Gorham, N.H.; her mother Dawn Willey of Florida; and her sister Laurie Pacheco of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Memorial visiting hours will be held Tuesday, Dec. 23, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. A memorial service will be held on Friday, Dec. 26, at 1 p.m., at the Jefferson Christian Church. Reverend Dean A. Stiles, pastor, will officiate. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in her memory to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Attn: Gift Management Services, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 250, Dallas, TX 75244.

, 40, of Lunenburg, died suddenly at his home on West Main Street on Monday, Dec. 22, 2008. Visiting hours will be held Saturday, Dec. 27, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster, N.H. A service of remembrance will follow immediately after at 1 p.m., at the funeral home. The family has requested donations in lieu of flowers be made in Ted's memory to a scholarship that will be set up and announced on a later date. A complete obituary will also be published at a later date.

passed away Monday, Dec. 22, 2008, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital. He was born in New York City on March 21, 1925, the son of Robert and Harriett (Bonesteel) Sypher. After the death of his wife "Dolly" in March of 2007, he moved here from Long Island to live in East Barnet with his daughter, Robin Bergman, her husband Jason, and their children Katharine, Jonathan, and Elizabeth. Mr. Sypher had resided at the St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab Center since February of this year. A memorial service, celebrating the life of both Robert and Dolly Sypher, will be held in St. Johnsbury, Saturday, Jan. 10, at 11 a.m., at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church on Main Street. Rev. Jean MacDonald, will officiate. Burial will be in May at the small family cemetery located on the Bergman property. Memorial contributions, marked for "Employee Activity Fund," may be directed to "St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab Center," 1248 Hospital Dr., St. Johnsbury VT 05819.

, of Lyndonville, died at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2008. Marion was born in Glover on April 16, 1912, the daughter of George and Goldie (George) Anderson. On June 20, 1936, she married Urban Christopher Wakefield in Craftsbury. A graduate of Craftsbury Academy and Northampton Junior College, she was a Business Education teacher at Peoples Academy in Morrisville (1943-1946) and at Lyndon Institute from 1957 until her retirement in June of 1974. She served for several years on the Board of Judges of Columbia University Scholastic Press Association. She learned Braille and transcribed many books for their two younger sons during their high school, college, and graduate school years. Always interested in crafts of all types, she qualified for juried membership in the Historical Society of Early American Decoration. From 1951 to 1954 she conducted classes in that craft, under the Vermont Adult Education Program, in Derby, Derby Line, Newport, Barton, St. Johnsbury, and Lyndonville. As a result of her interest in genealogy, she wrote two books, "Remember the Days" and "Calico." Marion held offices in the Vermont State and Caledonia-Southern Essex Retired Teachers Associations and the Shadow Lake Association in Glover, the Lyndonville Village Improvement Society, and the Chelsea Woman's Club. She was a life member of the Eastern Star, Coral Chapter, No. 16 in Morrisville. As a member of Epsilon Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma International, she held office at the State and Chapter level. In 1998, she was given an Alpha Lambda Achievement Award. She gave generously of her time presenting programs for many organizations and Elderhostel groups at Lyndon State College. In 1985, in recognition of their service to the community, Marion and her husband, Urban, were honored as Citizens of the Year by the Rotary Club and the Lyndonville Chamber of Commerce. With all her many interests, she always gave top priority to her church and served in many capacities during her many years of membership in the United Methodist Church: Sunday School teacher, and Superintendent, Lay Leader, and Lay Speaker. She served as church secretary for 19 years. She was active in the United Methodist Women. She is survived by Urban, her husband of 72 years; four children, a daughter, Deanna Stowell and her husband Norman of Wilmot, N.H., Dayton and his wife Sarah, of East Middlebury, Douglas and his wife Judy, of North Arlington, Va., and Dana and his wife Pamela, of Denver, Colo.; a sister-in-law Carolyn Fernandez of Morrisville; 14 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She also leaves several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held in the Spring at the convenience of the family. A committal at the Anderson Cemetery will follow.

, 76, died Monday, Dec. 22, 2008 at the Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington surrounded by his loving family, due to complications with Pulmonary Fibrosis. Bob was born on Aug. 10, 1932, in Littleton, N.H., the son of John and Mildred ( Reed ) Ward. He graduated from Littleton High School and enlisted in the US Navy, serving aboard the USS Hornet during the Korean Conflict. He was very patriotic and was honored serving his country. On Dec. 19, 1953, he married the love of his life, Priscilla Ellen Cutting. Together they began their family. They lived on Baker Lane in Milton for many years and spent a great deal of time at their family camp at Miles Pond. He and Priscilla eventually settled in Fairfax. During this time he rose through the ranks with New England Telephone, retiring from NYNEX in 1990, following 34 years of service. Robert loved to work, however, he loved his family more, he especially loved looking out for his children and grandchildren. Bob was an avid New York Yankees fan. He was thrilled to visit Yankee Stadium for the first time in August 2007. His most recent business venture was rental real estate. Bob was predeceased by Priscilla on April 12, 2007. He is survived by his loving family, Vicki-Lynn Centerbar and her husband Jay of Huntington, Wallace Ward of Burlington and Andrew Ward of Evansville, Ind. Affectionately known by his grandchildren as Bompa, he is survived by Hayley (Centerbar) Contois and husband Cory, and Whitney Centerbar, all of Huntington, Isaac Girouard of South Burlington, Drew, Allison, Daniel, and Joseph Ward all of Evansville, Ind., by his great-grandson Connor Contois, and by his brother-in-law Paul Cutting of Florida, and several nieces and nephews. Robert is also survived by his beloved partner, Marie Miller of Winooski. He and Marie enjoyed many Friday nights dancing at the RVA & VFW. He is also survived by Marie's children Kathi Distalto and husband Marc of South Burlington, Monica Burnham and Jeff Lang of Jericho, Mark Burnham and wife Donna of Milton, Michael Burnham and Linda Lemag of Milton, Cathy-Ann Brace of Colchester, and Pamela Fosburgh of Essex Junction, and by numerous friends from his social group at the Elks, RVA and VFW. Bob's family would like to give special thanks to the caring and wonderful staff of doctors and nurses on Shepardson 3 and Sheparson 4 at the FAHC. Your love and support will never be forgotten. A Funeral Service will be celebrated on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008, at 4 p.m., in the Minor Funeral Home in Milton. Burial will be in the spring in the Milton Village Cemetery. Contributions in Bob's memory may be made to the American Lung Association, 372 Hurricane Lane, Suite 101, Williston, VT 05495.

, 78, formerly of Danville, passed away Wed., Dec. 24, 2008, at The Pines in Lyndon where he had resided since October. He was born in Littleton on Nov. 21, 1930, and was raised by his aunt and uncle, Faye and Raymond Roberts who adopted him. He graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy with the class of 1948 and played football, and from Lyndon Teachers College in 1952. He started teaching in Barton. Dick had a career in school administration in Connecticut from 1957 to 1974. He and his wife Eileen moved to Vermont in 1979. Together they operated the Danville General Store from 1979 to 1988. Eileen passed away in 1997. His was very fond of time spent at the family camp at Harvey's Lake. He is survived by his wife Barbara, originally from East Barre; they were married Nov. 22, 2002, in Cleveland, Fla.; her address is 202 Stonybrook Estates, Waterford, VT 05819; by his son Raymond and wife Melody Phelps Peterson of Danville (PO Box 51, West Danville VT 05873); his three grandchildren Lauren, Grady, and Riley. He was predeceased by his younger son John in 1978. The late Dr. John Stetson was his best friend. Memorial services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Sayles Funeral Home. Pastor Rick Menard will officiate. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. He will be buried in May at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in St. Johnsbury. Memorial contributions could be directed to Alzheimer's Association, 172 North Main St., Barre VT 05641.

, 88, of St. Johnsbury, died Wednesday morning Dec. 24, 2008, at the Pines Rehabilitation and Health Center in Lyndon, surrounded by her family, following a brief illness. She was born May 30, 1920, in Concord, Mass., a daughter of Frank and Myrtie (Green) Wright. Priscilla was raised in the Sheffield Square area of Sheffield by her mother Myrtie and step-father Harold Tanner. On Feb. 2, 1948, she married Norris G. Weston. He predeceased her on Sept. 24, 2006. She had worked at the Desrochers Pharmacy soda fountain in St. Johnsbury for many years. She had also worked for Ben and Rosalie Harris as a nanny and house keeper for several years, as well as Glovers, Howdy's Restaurant, and Maple Grove in St. Johnsbury. Priscilla enjoyed knitting, and feeding and watching birds, squires, and other wildlife that visited her feeders. Survivors include her daughter, Brenda Burke and her husband Bob of Glover; two grandchildren, Robyn Baillargeon and husband P. Jay of Wheelock, and David Burke and wife Judy of Sheffield; three great-grandchildren, Jamie Warriner and husband James and Dan Baillargeon and fiancée Meredith Hawkins, and Christopher Burke; three brothers, Neil Tanner of Lyndon, Hayden Tanner and wife Patricia of West Burke, and Wesley Tanner and wife Jane of Greenfield, Mass.; a sister, Ardys Wheeler of St. Johnsbury; four in-laws, Esther Morey and husband Robert of St. Johnsbury Center, Jack Weston and wife Betty of North Danville, Mabel Morin of Massachusetts, and Lorna Minor and husband Wellman of Connecticut; many nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Patricia Flanagan. She was predeceased by five brothers, Frances Wright, Robert, Graydon, Donald, and Ronald Tanner; four sisters, Ethlyn Tanner, Marjorie Gray, Ethera Phillips, and Ida Stygles; and a brother in-law, Fred Weston. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Dec. 27, at 2 p.m., at the Guibord Funeral Home with Mr. John Sleeper officiating. Spring burial will be in Westlook Cemetery in Glover. Friends may meet with the family Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Donations made in Priscilla's memory may be directed to either, Relay For Life, team of Shefflock-Shufflers, c/o Robyn Baillargeon, 1150 Buchler Rd., Wheelock, VT 05851, or the Pines Rehabilitation and Health Center, Patient Activities Fund, 601 Red Village Road, Lyndonville, VT 05851.

, Sr., 65, of Scott Highway, Groton, died at his home on Dec. 23, 2008. Richard was born on April 22, 1943, in Windsor, to Norman and Lucille Bowley. He is survived by his wife of 10 years, Barbara Greenwood Bowley; five sons, Richard J. Bowley, Jr. and Scott Graves both of St. Johnsbury, Raymond Bowley of Orleans, Dane Rochleau of Passumpsic, and Wayne Rochleau of Woodsville, N.H.; several step children; several grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a sister Sharon Millette of Bennington; and a brother Roger Bowley of Barre. Private graveside services will be held in Peacham Village Cemetery in the spring. Memorial contributions may be made to either the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, Gift Processing Center, PO Box 96268, Washington, DC 20090-6268 or American Lung Association of VT, 372 Hurricane Lane, Suite 101, Williston, VT 05495.

, 79, of Sheffield, died peacefully at his home Thursday morning Dec. 25, 2008. He was born June 27, 1929, in Lyndon, the son of Lewis E. and Rosa (Cassady) Brill. He was a graduate of Lyndon Institute's class of 1947. On Jan. 28, 1950, he married Carlene Little. From 1959 to 1999 Looie and Carlene owned and operated the Western Auto store in Lyndonville. Following his retirement he worked for a couple years at Wheeler Building Materials in Lyndonville. He also repaired bicycles and lawn mowers at his home. A community minded person, Looie served the town of Sheffield as selectman for forty years, and was on the Sheffield-Wheelock fire department for thirty years. He was a member of Cresent Lodge #66 F&AM of Lyndon, and the Mt. Sinai Temple #3 of Montpelier, the Elks Lodge #1343 of St. Johnsbury, and was an active member of the Sheffield Federated Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and most importantly, time spent with his family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Carlene Brill of Sheffield (PO Box 45, 05866); four children, Bonnie Bouchie and husband Dean of Derby, Steven Brill and wife Susan of Sheffield, Deborah Russell and husband Richard of Sheffield, and Susan Noyes of Whitefield, N.H.; 15 grandchildren, Jeffrey, Christopher, Carrie, L. Matthew, Sarah, Sally, Richard, Emily, Abbie, Elizabeth, Brandi, Tracie, Daniel, Jennifer, and Brian; 16 great-grandchildren; a sister, Isabelle Monahan and husband Gene of Milford, N.H.; his in-laws, Shirley Brill of East Lyndon, Keith Allen of Sheffield, and Richard Little and wife Jackie of Sarasota, Fla.; nieces, nephews, and many friends. He was predeceased by his parents; two granddaughters, Becky Sue Cadieux and Katy Sue Bedor; two brothers, George and Nelson Brill; two sisters, Lucille Swain and Evelyn Thorpe; and a sister in-law, Catherine Allen. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Dec. 30, at 2 p.m., at the Guibord Funeral Home with Mr. John Sleeper officiating. Friends may call on the family prior to the service beginning at 12:30 p.m. Spring burial will be in William-Dexter Cemetery in Sheffield. Donations made in his memory may be directed to either, the Sheffield Federated Church, PO Box 152, Sheffield, VT 05866, or to Caledonia Home Health Inc, for Hospice, 161 Sherman Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.